Former Dallas Cowboys, from left to right, Larry Allen, Charles Haley and Drew Pearson react after being inducted into the Ring of Honor at Cowboys Stadium during halftime at the Seattle Seahawks against the Cowboys NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. Former Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach, left, applauds. (AP Photo/Star-Telegram, Richard W. Rodriguez) MAGAZINES OUT; INTERNET OUT

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SPORTS --- Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells talks Tuesday July 29, 2003 during the fourth day of training camp to guard Larry Allen after Allen apparently lost his temper and through his helmett othe turf. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF)

FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2006 file photo, New Orlean Saints head coach Sean Payton, left, congratulates Dallas Cowboys head coach BIll Parcells after the Cowboys beat the Saints 30-7 in a preseason NFL football game at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La. Payton says he will meet Tuesday, March 27, 2012, with Bill Parcells, and part of that discussion will include who will coach the Saints this coming season. Payton says he will decide in the next "two to three" days whether he will appeal the suspension that would keep him off the sideline this season because of his role in the Saints' bounty system. (AP Photo/The Shreveport Times, Shane Bevel) ** NO SALES, MAGS OUT MANDATORY CREDIT

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**FILE** Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells coaches during a football game against the Washington Redskins in Irving, Texas in this Sept. 17, 2006, file photo. Parcells could become the Atlanta Falcons' vice president of football operations, a role that would put him in charge of finding the team's next coach. Parcells is considering an offer to join the team's front office, a person familiar with the negotiations said on condition of anonymity because talks were ongoing Tuesday Dec. 18, 2007.

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Cowboys coach Bill Parcells celebrates with players and coaches as the clock runs down in the second half Sunday, October 12, 2003 at Texas Stadium. The Cowboys beat the Eagles 23-21. AT left is Dat Nguyen (59). BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF

Dallas Cowboys veteran player Larry Allen smiles Monday afternoon Aug. 1, 2005 after suiting-up and training with the entire team for the first time during the third day of training camp in Oxnard, Calif. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF)

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Dallas Cowboys veteran player Larry Allen (#73) works out with the whole team for the first time Monday afternoon Aug. 1, 2005 during the third day of training camp in Oxnard, Calif. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF)

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Dallas Cowboys' veteran guard Larry Allen did not suit-up or practice with the rest of the team Saturday morning July 30, 2005 during the first day of training camp after failing to pass a physical. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF)

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Dallas Cowboys' veteran guard Larry Allen did not suit-up or practice with the rest of the team Saturday morning July 30, 2005 during the first day of training camp after failing to pass a physical. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF)

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Dallas Cowboys' veteran guard Larry Allen did not suit-up or practice with the rest of the team Saturday morning July 30, 2005 during the first day of training camp after failing to pass a physical. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF)

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Offensive lineman Larry Allen of the Dallas Cowboys leaves the field after playing against the San Diego Chargers on Sept. 11, 2005 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Cowboys won 28-24. Stephen Dunn /Getty Images

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Offensive lineman Larry Allen of the Dallas Cowboys leaves the field after playing against the San Diego Chargers on Sept. 11, 2005 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Cowboys won 28-24. Stephen Dunn /Getty Images

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Larry Allen of the Dallas Cowboys looks on from the turf after a play during their game against the Detroit Lions on Nov. 20, 2005 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Lions 20-7. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

NEW ORLEANS — The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2013 could have a distinctive Dallas Cowboys flavor.

Two of the greatest players in Cowboys history — guard Larry Allen and outside linebacker/defensive end Charles Haley — have an opportunity to be voted in today.

Former Cowboys coach Bill Parcells also is one of 17 finalists who could be part of the Class of 2013.

Allen, one of four former players eligible for the first time, might have the best chance of being inducted.

Allen, who started at every position on the offensive line other than center, was voted to 11 Pro Bowls. He joined Bruce Matthews and Chris Hinton as the only linemen voted to the Pro Bowl at multiple positions.

Fourteen players in NFL history were voted to All-Decade teams two times — Allen and defensive tackle Warren Sapp, the latter of whom also is a first-time eligible candidate. Twelve are in the Hall of Fame.

Allen was a powerful blocker who opened holes for running back Emmitt Smith. With Allen leading the way, Smith ran for at least 1,000 yards eight times. Allen helped Smith rush for 11,463 of his 17,162 career yards.

Members of the selection committee meet this morning, and about eight hours later, the Class of 2013 will be announced on the NFL Network.

Culp played 14 years, including the first six with Kansas City, where he played nose tackle. He was part of one of the greatest trades in league history.

In 1975, the Chiefs traded Culp and a first-round pick to the Oilers for defensive end John Matuszak. The Oilers used the pick on outside linebacker Robert Brazile. Culp and Brazile became cornerstones of the 3-4 defense.

Strahan, who spent his entire 15-year career with the Giants, could become the first player from Texas Southern to be voted into the Hall of Fame.

Strahan played for the Giants from 1993-2007. He set franchise records for games played (216) and sacks (1411/2).

He was voted to seven Pro Bowls and was voted NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1991. He was part of the Giants' Super Bowl XLII championship team.